Basswood
$6.00/bf
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Basswood is a very lightweight lumber that is low-cost and easy to work with. It has a natural cream to light brown color, but can easily be painted, stained, and finished to match your desired outcome.
Wood Characteristics
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- Wood Type: softwood
- Wood Texture: even texture
- Grain Pattern: very fine and straight
- Janka Rating: 410
- Density: 0.42 specific gravity
- Color: light, creamy white to very light brown with a moderate natural luster
Typical Uses:
Carving, musical instruments, veneer, plywood, wood pulp/fiber products, turning, pattern making, boxes, crates, and more!
AVAILABLE AS:
Dimensional wood
Additional information
| ORIGIN | Eastern North America |
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| SCIENTIFIC NAME | Tilia americana |
| OTHER NAMES | American Basswood, American Lime, American Linden, Basswood, Beetree, Beetree Linden, Carolina Linden, Florida Basswood, Florida Linden, Limetree, Linden, Linn, White Basswood |
| TREE FACTS | Diameter: 3-4 ft |